Obits
Richard “Dick” Arlen Pedersen, 88, of Rose Creek passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Dick was born on September 19, 1936, in Northwood, Iowa to Erik and Helen (Dixon) Pedersen.
Dick enlisted in the Navy and served aboard the USS Essex as an Electrician’s Mate. After his service in...
Janice E. Janssen, 86 of Lake Mills, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at her home in Lake Mills.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Schott Funeral Homes-Mittelstadt Chapel, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills with Pastor Bill Peters officiating....
Shirley Joan (Mehaffy) Olson, 85, of Colorado Springs, went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2025.
Shirley was born on March 22, 1940, to John Myron Mehaffy and Mary Helen (Browning) Mehaffy in Austin, Minnesota. Growing up in Northwood, Iowa, she earned a bachelor’s degree in music/education...
Dixie A. Stromley, 96, of Mason City and formerly of Manly, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 503 S. East St., Manly, with Rev. Cory...
Carl G. Dralla, 60, of Northwood, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Services to honor his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at First Lutheran Church, 309 Ninth St. N., Northwood, with Rev. Becky Sogge officiating. He will be laid to rest, led by The Pony...
Joyce May Reeder passed to her eternal home in heaven on May 18, 2025, at 81 years old, after a long battle with Alzheimers.
Joyce was born on March 28, 1944, in rural Freeborn, Minnesota, to Paul and Luella (Huebner) Hohansee.
Joyce grew up on her family's farm outside of Freeborn, having five...
Sharon Jo Ann Lance, 83, of Cedar Falls, died on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Western Home Communities Nation Cottage.
She was born on September 6, 1941, in Forest City, Iowa, the daughter of Sherman and Sadie (Dahlseide) Charlson. On November 24, 1962, she was united in marriage to Ronald...
Brent Joseph Hodapp, 62, of Northwood, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.
Brent was born on September 16, 1962, in Harlan, Iowa, to Robert and Arlene (Schmitz) Hodapp. In 1963, the family moved to Denver,...
Allen Lee Berge, 72, formerly from Anchorage, Alaska, passed away on May 1, 2025, in Aurora, Colorado.
Allen was born on May 23, 1952, to Alvin and Margaret (Rustad) Berge and was raised in Northwood, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Northwood. He graduated from...
Elaine Christine (Anderson) Orman passed away peacefully at Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood on May 2, 2025, at age 101.
She was born on February 27, 1924, in rural Steele County, near Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, to Soren and Christena Anderson. She graduated from Austin, Minnesota High...